Recent posts by Tim Gort | The Grand Rapids Press - MLive.comtag:profile.mlive.com,2015:GRPtgort/95039002015-03-03T22:45:00ZMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advanceFinding forgiveness: Raising daughters with disabilities is walk through grieftag:www.mlive.com,2013:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf/3719.118709372013-12-22T20:36:53Z2013-12-22T20:36:53ZFinding forgiveness amid an ongoing legal battle is even more complex than it was to find anger or joy.
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Finding forgiveness amid an ongoing legal battle is even more complex than it was to find anger or joy.
A dad's view: Embracing anger through poetry tag:www.mlive.com,2013:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.115212262013-10-28T13:09:53Z2013-10-28T13:09:53ZA poetry therapist helped Tim Gort after his youngest daughter was diagnosed with cerebral palsy.GRPtgorthttp://connect.mlive.com/user/GRPtgort/index.html
A poetry therapist helped Tim Gort after his youngest daughter was diagnosed with cerebral palsy.
For parents of kids with special needs: A few tips for accepting, loving and copingtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.111564532013-09-01T11:30:05Z2013-09-01T11:30:05ZThe biggest challenge for the new parents is the unknown. GRPtgorthttp://connect.mlive.com/user/GRPtgort/index.html
The biggest challenge for the new parents is the unknown.
Raising children with disabilities and the art of marriagetag:www.mlive.com,2013:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.109878442013-07-31T11:00:00Z2013-07-31T11:00:00ZParenting a child with disabilities can provide challenges to a marriage, but it can also lead to growth.GRPtgorthttp://connect.mlive.com/user/GRPtgort/index.html
Parenting a child with disabilities can provide challenges to a marriage, but it can also lead to growth.
Parents of special needs children ask: What about the future? tag:www.mlive.com,2013:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.106454132013-05-29T11:00:35Z2013-05-29T11:00:35ZA father of two girls cerebral palsy discusses the concerns involved in institutionalizing or putting a teenage child in a group home - a challenge many parents and caregivers face.
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A father of two girls cerebral palsy discusses the concerns involved in institutionalizing or putting a teenage child in a group home - a challenge many parents and caregivers face.
We have a long way to go in making places accessible for wheelchair userstag:www.mlive.com,2013:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.104434042013-04-28T12:18:10Z2013-04-28T12:18:10ZOften, doorways are too narrow, curbs are too high or have no cut-outs at all, bathrooms are inaccessible and parking spaces meet minimum criteria.GRPtgorthttp://connect.mlive.com/user/GRPtgort/index.html
Often, doorways are too narrow, curbs are too high or have no cut-outs at all, bathrooms are inaccessible and parking spaces meet minimum criteria.
A dad's celebration and vow as his daughter turns 3tag:www.mlive.com,2013:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.100612492013-02-24T17:36:05Z2013-02-24T17:36:05ZA father takes a moment to inhale a few important breaths as he marks the birthday of his daughter, who has cerebral palsy, and makes connections with others like her.
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A father takes a moment to inhale a few important breaths as he marks the birthday of his daughter, who has cerebral palsy, and makes connections with others like her.
When a child has siblings with special needs, life brings unique challenges and opportunitiestag:www.mlive.com,2013:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.99678392013-02-11T14:36:42Z2013-02-11T14:36:42ZA father turns to other parents for advice on how to balance his children's needs.GRPtgorthttp://connect.mlive.com/user/GRPtgort/index.html
A father turns to other parents for advice on how to balance his children's needs.
Postponing Christmas: Dad rediscovers meaning and joy of holidays by scheduling them to suit kids' medical needstag:www.mlive.com,2012:/health/index.ssf//3447.96426862012-12-20T12:00:33Z2012-12-20T12:00:33ZHis daughter's 40-day-hospital stay one Christmas season taught him that a holiday, birthday or special event can be a party on any given day.GRPtgorthttp://connect.mlive.com/user/GRPtgort/index.html
His daughter's 40-day-hospital stay one Christmas season taught him that a holiday, birthday or special event can be a party on any given day.
How 'mainstreaming' changes education for girl with special needs tag:www.mlive.com,2012:/health/index.ssf//3447.95107382012-11-28T12:00:00Z2012-11-28T12:00:00Z Gwen Gort, 10, works on leg-strengthening at school in her Rifton stander. Courtesy photo Like other parents I’m quite passionate about my children’s education. Two of my three children receive special education services. Gwen, 10, and Eliza, 2, have...GRPtgorthttp://connect.mlive.com/user/GRPtgort/index.html
Gwen Gort, 10, works on leg-strengthening at school in her Rifton stander. Courtesy photo Like other parents I’m quite passionate about my children’s education. Two of my three children receive special education services. Gwen, 10, and Eliza, 2, have...
Finding balance in therapy for special needs childrentag:www.mlive.com,2012:/health/index.ssf//3447.92405042012-10-21T11:00:00Z2012-10-21T11:00:00ZThere is no one-size-fits-all approach in choosing therapy for special needs kids.GRPtgorthttp://connect.mlive.com/user/GRPtgort/index.html
There is no one-size-fits-all approach in choosing therapy for special needs kids.
Traveling with special needs kids: It pays to be flexibletag:www.mlive.com,2012:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.90685092012-09-25T11:00:00Z2012-09-25T11:00:00ZKeeping routines as much as possible while on the road is good for the kids – and caregivers.GRPtgorthttp://connect.mlive.com/user/GRPtgort/index.html
Keeping routines as much as possible while on the road is good for the kids – and caregivers.
Making documentary lets special-needs parents step back and see role in broader context of lifetag:www.mlive.com,2012:/health/index.ssf//3447.89047032012-08-28T12:53:56Z2012-08-28T12:53:56ZIt's important for parents to see themselves as more than just parents and caregivers.GRPtgorthttp://connect.mlive.com/user/GRPtgort/index.html
It's important for parents to see themselves as more than just parents and caregivers.
Dad draws on lessons in grief to to help daughter mourn friend's death tag:www.mlive.com,2012:/health/index.ssf//3447.87420422012-07-27T11:00:00Z2012-07-27T11:00:00ZThe loss of Gwen's friend "created a hurt like no other I've experienced."GRPtgorthttp://connect.mlive.com/user/GRPtgort/index.html
The loss of Gwen's friend "created a hurt like no other I've experienced."
Keeping kids safe more complicated when children have special needs (column)tag:www.mlive.com,2012:/health/index.ssf//3447.85851342012-06-26T11:00:00Z2012-06-26T11:00:00ZIn the many medical procedures children with special needs undergo, parents often have to trust their care to strangers.
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In the many medical procedures children with special needs undergo, parents often have to trust their care to strangers.
Patients must demand better health care if they want to fix broken system (commentary)tag:www.mlive.com,2012:/health/index.ssf//3447.80337502012-04-02T10:18:13Z2012-04-02T10:18:13ZA national conference shows that patients and providers are stuck in a complex, broken system of health care. GRPtgorthttp://connect.mlive.com/user/GRPtgort/index.html
A national conference shows that patients and providers are stuck in a complex, broken system of health care.
Taking care of yourself can be biggest challenge for parents of special needs kidstag:www.mlive.com,2012:/health/index.ssf//3447.79005532012-03-14T11:00:00Z2012-03-14T11:00:00ZRespite care can be a lifesaver in many ways.GRPtgorthttp://connect.mlive.com/user/GRPtgort/index.html
Respite care can be a lifesaver in many ways.
Daughter, 9, with cerebral palsy shows Dad spirit of Christmastag:www.mlive.com,2011:/health/index.ssf//3447.7455926.201112270816182011-12-25T18:19:43Z2011-12-25T18:19:43Z Once in a while, it’s possible for the will of one child to prove everyone wrong.GRPtgorthttp://connect.mlive.com/user/GRPtgort/index.html
Once in a while, it’s possible for the will of one child to prove everyone wrong.
Team approach essential to ensuring patient-centered care (guest commentary)tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/health/index.ssf//3447.7108978.201110141119352011-10-17T10:26:30Z2011-10-17T10:26:30ZThe next time you are at an appointment, ask yourself these questions.GRPtgorthttp://connect.mlive.com/user/GRPtgort/index.html
The next time you are at an appointment, ask yourself these questions.
Father's advice for parents of children with special needstag:www.mlive.com,2011:/health/index.ssf//3447.6785386.201108101524302011-08-14T11:18:04Z2011-08-14T11:18:04ZFor some parents, it can be difficult to fully accept that they have a child who has a disability, disorder or special need.
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For some parents, it can be difficult to fully accept that they have a child who has a disability, disorder or special need.